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landy19840



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Israel 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

They are very good in the snow, on my second set now
Post #157277 12th Oct 2012 10:07 am
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Boolia



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

Had 4 general grabber 235/60/R17's fitted today... £460 for 4 from Event Tyres..... Great price and great service!
Post #157433 13th Oct 2012 8:52 pm
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donny



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

Boolia wrote:
Had 4 general grabber 235/60/R17's fitted today... £460 for 4 from Event Tyres..... Great price and great service!


Did you have some discount - as they are showing up as £522 for me on their website - checked Leeds and Liverpool postcodes Confused
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Boolia



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

donny wrote:
Boolia wrote:
Had 4 general grabber 235/60/R17's fitted today... £460 for 4 from Event Tyres..... Great price and great service!


Did you have some discount - as they are showing up as £522 for me on their website - checked Leeds and Liverpool postcodes Confused


No, no discount, just the price that was online... So far so good so pleased with them
Post #157475 14th Oct 2012 12:35 pm
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jon_a5



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They are very good in the snow, on my second set now


Have you compared them to dedicated winter tyres?

Just wondering what to expect when / if the snow falls...

Jon Freelander 2, 2014 Dynamic SD4 Santorini Black
Post #157580 15th Oct 2012 11:26 am
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Boolia



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Sumatra Black

jon_a5 wrote:
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They are very good in the snow, on my second set now


Have you compared them to dedicated winter tyres?

Just wondering what to expect when / if the snow falls...

Jon


Done lots of research, spoken to numerous people and these tyres will breeze through the snow!
Post #157582 15th Oct 2012 11:35 am
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landy19840



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Israel 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

The only differents with winter tyres would be stopping!

They were very god in the deep snow, just make sure you have the terrian respnce set before you set off.
Post #157583 15th Oct 2012 11:42 am
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donny



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

I use Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme tyres in the winter and GG ATs rest of year. My ATs are getting a bit low on tread so will need some more for next spring - no rush as Wintracs will be going on sometime next month. This has proven an ideal combination and my FL2 has never got stuck (mud, grass or snow) with weekly runs over the Pennines and treks over fields throughout the year irrespective of the weather. Mr. Green
Post #157620 15th Oct 2012 5:35 pm
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LRswe



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2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

paddockspares are doing winter specific tyres for the LR2 from the same company, around a hundred quid a corner I think, and they ship all over europe with no problem at all.. Always call in your order to make sure they have stock to avoid disappointment in delay though!
Post #157631 15th Oct 2012 6:59 pm
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5jms5



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I have just fitted a set of General Grabber A/T I paid less than £115 a corner with no mates rates or discounts. They seem to be quieter than the Wranglers I had fitted. Quite an aggressive looking tread pattern but I have no intention of going on the brown stuff but should be good on the white stuff!!
Post #157699 16th Oct 2012 10:56 am
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LRswe



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I wont be able to tell you, as they are not approved here as a winter tyre, even though the AT2 is? (I suppose because it has holes for studs)
Post #157710 16th Oct 2012 2:27 pm
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shamus5178



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5jms5 wrote:
I have just fitted a set of General Grabber A/T I paid less than £115 a corner with no mates rates or discounts. They seem to be quieter than the Wranglers I had fitted. Quite an aggressive looking tread pattern but I have no intention of going on the brown stuff but should be good on the white stuff!!


where did you get them from at this price if you don't mind me asking?
Post #157759 16th Oct 2012 10:33 pm
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5jms5



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I bought my Grabbers at Bracknell tyre and battery. They don't hold them in stock but get them in next day. If you are close to AJS one of site sponsors give them a chance to match the price.
Post #157760 17th Oct 2012 5:20 am
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burko73



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

Good tyres, great off rd even towing a trailer full of wood. They just claw in and clean easily. Bit noisier on rd than the original wranglers. Just a pleasant rumble.
Post #157984 19th Oct 2012 7:18 am
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ethelthered



Member Since: 16 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 S Manual Zermatt Silver

Following thorough reading, seems the 17" rims limit the choice/up the price somewhat. Found myself either General Grabber AT 235/70/16 fitted for £111 a corner, or the BF Goodrich AT 235/70/16 for £130 (via BlackCircles).
Happy with that Cool
Now to decide on which make. ???
Wouldn't it be easier though if Land Rover stuck with the conventional stud patterns for the FL2, then we'd all be able to get a cheap set of 16" modulars for winter! Previous Series III, Defender, Discovery 300 and TD5 owner.
Post #158480 23rd Oct 2012 6:01 pm
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